INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT: Project Management Consultant - SAFE Girls Project, Kathmandu, Nepal

The Position:

The consultant will support a wide range of planning and establishment of the project implementation structures of the SAFE-Girls project during inception phase. He/she will work in close collaboration with focal persons of the Nepal office of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), partner government/line ministries, and implementing partner organizations. S/he is responsible for providing various materials, documents or information required for policy advocacy, programme and operational management of the project that covers Lumbini, Madhesh, and Sudurpaschim. Besides, the consultant will provide the necessary technical support to ensure effective implementation of a series of programme activities planned, during the inception phase, in 2024. Besides, the consultant will provide the necessary technical support to ensure effective implementation of a series of programme activities planned, during the inception phase, in 2024. 

Under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and close collaboration with the Deputy Representative and the youth team, the consultant will report to the Programme Specialist (Harmful Practices). 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

The consultant will support a wide range of planning and establishment of the project implementation structures of the SAFE-Girls project during inception phase. He/she will work in close collaboration with focal persons of the Nepal office of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), partner government/line ministries, and implementing partner organizations. S/he is responsible for providing various materials, documents or information required for policy advocacy, programme and operational management of the project that covers Lumbini, Madhesh, and Sudurpaschim. Besides, the consultant will provide the necessary technical support to ensure effective implementation of a series of programme activities planned, during the inception phase, in 2024. Besides, the consultant will provide the necessary technical support to ensure effective implementation of a series of programme activities planned, during the inception phase, in 2024. 

You would be responsible for:

Deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Drafting and revision of an inception-phase-workplans of UNFPA as well as the implementing partners fully aligned with the multi-year work plan of the project document with financial budgeting.
• Coordinating the IP section process as well as the orientation for the new IPs.
• Developing a coordination structure at the federal and provincial levels.
• Facilitating a base line survey in close partnership with the M&E team.
• Liaising with the KOICA office, government counterparts, and the provincial offices to support implementation of planned activities as per the inception phase workplan.
• Advise and report on achievement of the project results (including quarterly reports and project fact sheets), proactively measuring substantive progress and the effective utilization of the resources using appropriate monitoring and measuring mechanisms and tools.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support in preparing donor reports.
• Any further tasks required to ensure the smooth functioning of the project as requested by the supervisor of the thematic area.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced Degree in any of the following disciplines: public health, education, medical science, social science, sociology, gender, international relations, international development, economics, communications, management, or another related field. In lieu of a degree the equivalent professional work experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in international development including programme design, management and coordination; ideally this should also include in field of development of adolescent/youth or empowerment of adolescent girls and young women-centered programming in international organizations.
• Solid experience in project/programme management including planning, monitoring, and reporting in the areas of sexual reproductive health and rights of adolescents/ youth and/or gender-based violence. 
• Knowledges and hands-on experience in working with the KOICA.
• Experience in project implementation at local government level is essential. 
• Working experience in Nepal is an asset. 
• Demonstrated skills in basic office software programmes are required.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English is required while fluency in Korean is desired.
   

Required Competencies: 

Values:

•    Exemplifying integrity, 
•    Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
•    Embracing cultural diversity, 
•    Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

•    Achieving results,
•    Being accountable,
•    Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
•    Thinking analytically and strategically,
•    Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships,
• Delivering results-based programmes,
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization,
• Strategically positioning UNFPA’s mandate and programme activities,
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness,
• Strengthening the capacity of local implementing partners,
• Facilitating quality programme results,

Managerial Competencies:

• Providing strategic focus,
• Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
• Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,
• Making decisions and exercising judgment.

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.